Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church
Medieval · Tolquhon tomb, s of parish church

Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church

Scotland
HES SM90296
Period
Medieval
Site type
Tolquhon tomb, s of parish church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb is a medieval funerary monument situated south of the parish church in the village of Tarves, Aberdeenshire. The tomb is associated with the Tolquhon family, a prominent landholding dynasty in the region, and represents the type of monumental burial provision undertaken by the Scottish gentry during the medieval period. The structure survives as evidence of the family's status and their religious patronage within the parish, reflecting the importance of commemorative monuments in medieval Scottish society.

Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church?

Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb is a medieval funerary monument situated south of the parish church in the village of Tarves, Aberdeenshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90296.

What period does Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church date from?

Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a tolquhon tomb, s of parish church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church?

Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM90296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tarves, Tolquhon Tomb, S of Parish Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Ythsie, stone circle 300m SSW of (1.8 km), 5 Shethin Cottages, homestead moat 125m SSW of (1.9 km), 4 Shethin Cottages, cairn 310m WNW of (2 km).

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